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- Work closely with the Forest Management Plan Preparation Specialist to ensure BFI data is adequately prepared and incorporated into forest management plans;
- Oversee the review of the current Bangladesh Forest Information System (BFIS) and make recommendations for improving it modules and management;
- Oversee the development/upgradation of new BFIS modules according to FD needs;
- In close collaboration with the national counterpart personnel, design/upgrade a database structure that is fit for the purpose of archiving, querying, and making accessible datasets collected by the Forest Department (FD);
- Develop a multi-user functional database management system for FD forest monitoring and assessment data;
- Develop a process for producing plot reports to support field teams in locating plots and updating their data;
- Compile all data from field data collection teams for archiving into a central database;
- Identify outlier data and perform other data cleaning steps and update the database as needed;
- Review existing manuals and guidance documents regarding national forest inventory data and suggest improvements;
- Revise and update a database maintenance manual to ensure the sustainability of the forest data information and archiving systems;
- Provide training to the national team in the development and maintenance of the database and formulating SQL/MS Access queries;
- Report any technical problems related to the data and database faced by the International Consultant and national team; maintain a log of identified issues and recommendations for addressing them; and
- Assist in any other tasks under the project at the instruction of the FAO Representative, the LTO and Team Leader..
- Post Graduate degree in Computer Science/ System Administration/ Database Development and Administration/ System Analysis/ or other related IT field is required
- A minimum of six (06) years of relevant experience with online information systems and website design and maintenance.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and Bangla;
- National of Bangladesh
- Excellent knowledge of Database software: MS Access, Python, SQL, R, etc.;
- Extent and relevance of academic achievements in subjects relevant to IT development;
- Relevant experience related to forest inventory database preparation and maintenance;
- Have experience in dealing with forestry data, community information, and preparing report;
- Demonstrated experiences in developing countries;
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to deliver results within deadlines.
Database Management Specialist - Dhaka, Bangladesh - Food and Agriculture Organization
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The National Database Management Specialist is a SC 8 position who will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the direct supervision of the Project CTA, and in close collaboration with national and international consultants in the project team, and the technical backstopping of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) at FAO Bangkok.
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